Keep Your Pocketbook Happy With These Home
Improvement Tips
Improvements to your home can add resell value to your home. More than that, you need
them in order to maintain a great home. While some jobs are more difficult than others, there
are lots of things you can do yourself to make your home nicer. Read this guide to get some
suggestions.
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Texturing walls using drywall mud can add visual interest and cover up many blemishes.
Adding texture to your walls can be so simple. Trowel drywall mud and use a stiff brush or
sponge to dab at it and add texture.
When replacing your baseboards, try to use stained wood because it is a lot more appealing
than painted baseboards. This classic look blends naturally in with almost any style of decor.
Wood baseboard that are stained will not show scuffs or dings as much as painted
baseboards. Wood stain comes in lots of different colors to coordinate with any color
scheme.
Choosing to add insulation to your attic can be a smart move, especially in winter, as it saves
on heating costs. You lose a high percentage of heat through your attic and ceiling, so some
great insulation can really help. Installing insulation is a fairly straightforward process and it's
freely available at hardware stores and home improvement centers.
Traditional fireplaces are not an ideal solution for heating your house during the winter
months. Compared with other systems, a wood-burning fireplace retains heat far less
efficiently. Keeping the fire going requires lots of oxygen, too, which might necessitate
ventilation that can reduce or even cancel out the fireplace's heating effect.
Buildings cannot be easily stolen, however, the supplies to build them can and will be if the
opportunity is given. Keep all building supplies in a safe place when you're not working on
something. If the home is secure - all doors and windows in place and lockable - supplies can
be stored inside. If your home is not secure enough, consider a storage container or unit that
can be locked.
Connecting PVC pipes requires specific PVC adhesive and PVC primer. If you only use one
or the other, your pipe will leak. Make sure the PVC pipes are dry before attempting to glue
them together.
If you are in a rush to get home improvement work done, you should be prepared for the high
costs involved. If you speak with the contractor and workers, they will be very eager to have
work more quickly. Just know that they are excited because they think they're getting paid
more for finishing faster. Having a rush job done will cost you more.

Any area in the home that experiences moisture, such as the kitchen or bathroom, should
should have water-resistant wall board installed. These "green board" panels can absorb
more water than regular ones, and will prevent mold from growing, both aspects of which are
ideal for the area you are placing the panels in.
When you are doing improvements, keep these things in mind. First, decide why you should
do a home improvement; then think about how it will help improve your life. You need to be
committed to making home improvements, and it's important you are putting your time to
good use.